| What should you do? The correct way to resign is to | | | | -If possible, state your reasons for leaving in the most |
| do so formally in person, and in writing; providing your | | | | positive way you can. |
| employer with a resignation letter. Why should you | | | | -Give your employer the date you will be leaving the |
| write a resignation letter? A resignation letter gives the | | | | company and highlight the notice period you are |
| company a formal record of your decision to leave | | | | working, based on the terms of your employment. |
| the business. It will also give your employer written | | | | Below is a sample resignation letter that contains all the |
| details of the notice period you intend to work. | | | | information you should include: |
| It is the best way to ensure you leave the company | | | | Dear [Sue], |
| on good terms. Even if you'd rather just walk out and | | | | I regret to inform you that I am hereby tendering my |
| never return, leaving in the correct way ensures you | | | | resignation. I would like to thank you very much for |
| don't burn any bridges which you may be thankful of in | | | | giving me the opportunity to work here at [company |
| the future. | | | | name] and I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the |
| When resigning, remember that you will be requiring a | | | | team for the last 5 years. |
| reference from your employer, so try not to | | | | An opportunity has arisen for me to further my career |
| jeopardise this by acting negatively. | | | | with another company and so as per the terms of my |
| What do you need to write? | | | | contract I hereby give you my notice period of [four |
| -Keep your resignation letter positive, clear and to the | | | | weeks], making my final day of employment: [Friday |
| point. | | | | 23rd March]. |
| -Avoid airing personal grievances, and do not directly | | | | I will be happy to assist in the training of any new staff |
| place blame on an employee/your boss as the reason | | | | during my notice period, and I shall ensure that all of my |
| you are leaving. | | | | tasks are reassigned where appropriate before I |
| -Politely thank your employer for their help and support | | | | leave. |
| during your employment. | | | | |